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NFP intra-fund advice is not a distribution channel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
The value of financial advice provided via not-for-profit superannuation funds should not be tainted as a result of discussions about dismantling vertical integration. This is according to Industry Fund Services chief executive Cath Bowtell, who said ...

Budget 2019-20: Social media reacts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... - @JGeorge_SMSF 's #SMSF Summary in under 2minutes. https://t.co/diKTFPLGyc pic.twitter.com/3KMajQn4JQ - SMSF Association (@SMSFassoc) April 2, 2019 The Governance Institute of Australia says a funding boost for the regulators will help restore some ...

Australia, New Zealand leaders in responsible investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... are the most likely in the world to use a responsible investment approach, according to the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia. In Australia and New Zealand, 63% of total assets under management are using a responsible investment strategy. ...

New Zealand investors call for action after attacks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... their $8 million Facebook investment. Also speaking to Financial Standard chief executive of Responsible Investment Association Australia, Simon O'Connor said that the current situation with Facebook is an example of the challenges of truly responsible ...

Association names new chief and president

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019
Workplace Super Specialists Australia has welcomed a new chief executive and president. Paul Mann takes the reins as chief executive and David Harvie has been named president of the financial education and advisory services provider to superannuation ...

Superannuation, insurance expert joins EY

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019
... specialised in group insurance. McKechnie currently serves as NSW chair of the Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association. She regularly presents at industry conferences such as the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and ...

CPD policy publication deadline looms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2019
... completed with the written consent from the licensee. FASEA recently announced that advisers with the Financial Planning Association of Australia's Certified Financial Planner (CFP) accreditation are eligible for two credits in recognition of prior ...

Investors raise alarm on Facebook

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... better, and how to get them to do better." According to Simon O'Connor, chief executive of Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), these concerns about Facebook are an example of the challenges and nuances of ethical investing. "As ...

Big banks, super funds join forces for sustainability

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... underpinning economic stability and prosperity for Australia." Simon O'Connor, chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australia will also co-chair. "Issues such as climate change and human rights have become material to business and ...

FASEA confirms CFP recognition

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
... Certified Financial Planner accreditation. On Monday, FASEA confirmed those who have completed the Financial Planning Association of Australia's Certified Financial Planner professional designation will receive two credits for their efforts. The announcement ...